You need to have the game's Java Edition to add the mods. Bedrock Edition does not support mods and can only get add-ons that offer limited features and functionality.

Minecraft players can modify their gameplay experience in a multitude of ways and across different editions, thanks to Java Edition mods and Bedrock Edition add-ons.

Importantly, Minecraft Java mods tend to be free, while Bedrock add-ons can be either free or paid downloads in the Minecraft Marketplace.

Like Bedrock, mods, realms and skins can be used in the Java version of Minecraft, and the servers are always packed with people looking to play alongside you.

Mods are a big part of Minecraft: Java Edition, but what about the Bedrock Edition? Unfortunately, you can't mod on the Bedrock Edition, but there is an alternative.

Minecraft players can customize their games using a plethora of add-ons or mods, depending on which version they’re playing. Players on Bedrock Edition will primarily use add-ons, which can be ...

Explore the differences between Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions, including mods, cross-play, and customization options, to decide which version suits your playstyle.

As of today, the cross-platform version Minecraft Bedrock has launched "add-ons" through its in-game marketplace which, yes, are essentially also mods, free and paid.

Minecraft: Java Edition is the original version of the game for computers, while Bedrock is a newer version available on nearly every device.